Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD)
A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.
Posts about the Apple MacBook Pro 2008 Edition (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 200GB HDD)
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Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: Updated CPUs, improved battery life, adds touch pad gestures from the MacBook Air.
The Bad: Small performance premium over the cheaper 13-inch MacBook; only 90 days of toll-free technical support; still no SD card reader.
The Bottom Line: A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1612 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody, 2008) from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 314324 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 85/100 = Very Good.
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: Now equipped with a Core i5 CPU, this mid-range Mac makes a lasting impression.
The Verdict: The redesigned trackpad in front of the keyboard is huge. It is so big, in fact, that it now supports one-, two-, three- and four-finger touch gestures, and they all work beautifully. For example, sweeping four fingers across the surface switches...
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electricpig.co.uk
Review Summary: Apple's new MacBook Pro features a bold claim: up to nine hours of use between charges, or ten hours if you plump for the smaller 13-inch model. But those figures come from a lab, under optimal conditions. What's the new MacBook like with the pedal to...
The Verdict: Hardly a long-distance runner, but when carrying this much grunt we can forgive the MacBook Pro almost anything
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: Apple's latest 15in MacBook Pro notebook doesn't offer anything radically new, but minor internal component upgrades, an SD card slot and the unibody ...
The Verdict: Apple's latest MacBook Pro features improved internal components and now comes with an SD card slot at the expense of an ExpressCard slot. The superb aluminium design remains the same and performance is pretty impressive on the whole.
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slashgear.com
Review Summary: The 17-inch MacBook Pro was the last of the Apple notebook range to get a unibody update, but for those looking for superlative media editing and general
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: The least expensive way to get a 15in Apple laptop
The Verdict: A bit expensive but the twin graphics processors make this laptop powerful enough to replace an existing desktop computer
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v3.co.uk
Review Summary: The least expensive way to get a 15in Apple laptop
The Verdict: A bit expensive but the twin graphics processors make this laptop powerful enough to replace an existing desktop computer
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macworld.com.au
Review Summary: The new 17-inch MacBook Pro arrived a little late to the unibody makeover party—most of Apple's laptop line switched to the thinner and lighter, precision-crafted aluminium design back in October 2008. But the new 17-inch laptop is not without...
The Verdict: Macworld’s buying advice. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a lot going for it, from the faster processor, front side bus and memory speeds, to its thinner and lighter, unibody design. Add in a new battery that lasts longer per charge, and you’ve got...
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macworld.com
Review Summary: The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a lot going for it, from the faster processor, front side bus and memory speeds, to its thinner and lighter, unibody design. Add in a new battery that lasts longer per charge, and you've got yourself a winner.
The Verdict: The new 17-inch MacBook Pro comes with the same 5,400-rpm 320GB hard drive as the model it replaces, though you can customize the laptop with a faster 7,200-rpm drive of the same capacity ($50), or choose between a 128GB ($300) or 256GB ($750) solid...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The new 17-inch MacBook Pro arrived a little late to the unibody makeover party--most of Apple's laptop line switched to the...
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General
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System TypeNotebook
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OS ProvidedApple MacOS X 10.5
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Notebook typeMidsize
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Screen typeWidescreen
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Wireless capabilitiesIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth
Processor / Chipset
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ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
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Multi-Core TechnologyDual-Core
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CacheL2 cache - 3 MB
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64-bit ComputingYes
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Front Side Bus800 MHz
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FeaturesStreaming SIMD extensions 4
Memory
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RAM2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB )
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Max RAM Supported4 GB
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TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM
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Speed667 MHz / PC2-5300
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Form FactorSO DIMM 200-pin
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Slots Qty2
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Empty Slots0
Storage
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Floppy DriveNone
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Hard Drive200 GB HDD / 5400 rpm
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InterfaceSerial ATA-150
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Storage RemovableNone
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Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL)
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Read Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
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Write Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
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Rewrite Speed10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
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Optical Drive (2nd)None
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Hard drive typePortable
Environmental Parameters
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Environmental standardsEPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
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Min Operating Temperature50 °F
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Max Operating Temperature95 °F
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Humidity Range Operating0 - 90%
Display
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Type15.4 in
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LCD Backlight TechnologyLED backlight
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Max Resolution1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
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WidescreenYes
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FeaturesAmbient light sensor
Audio & Video
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Graphics ProcessorPCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
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CameraYes
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SoundMicrophone
Input
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TypeBacklit keyboard, Trackpad
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FeaturesMulti-touch touchpad
Communications
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Wireless802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
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Network InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Battery
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TechnologyLithium polymer
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Installed Qty1
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Capacity60 Wh
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Run Time5 hour(s)
AC Adapter
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Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
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Output85 Watt
Connections & Expansion
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Slots1 x ExpressCard/34 ( 1 free ), 2 x Memory ( 0 free )
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Interfaces1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Software
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Software IncludedApple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Drivers & Utilities, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple DVD Player, Apple Time Machine, Apple Quick Look, Apple Spaces, Apple iLife '08, Photo Booth, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iChat
Miscellaneous
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FeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Keyboard light
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Included AccessoriesCleaning cloth
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Cables Included( 1 pcs.), DVI-VGA adapter
Dimensions & Weight
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Width14.1 in
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Depth9.6 in
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Height1 in
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Weight5.5 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
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CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback263
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ENERGY STAR QualifiedYes
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EPEAT CompliantEPEAT Silver
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Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011)4.6
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